I am SUPPOSED to be retired. Several teachers, including myself, were offered a retirement incentive last spring. I am the only one who did not take it. I watch my much younger colleagues happily retiring and wonder what is wrong with me.
My whole life has been centered around libraries. I love them. I need them like I need air to breathe. What on earth will I DO when I retire? Of course, I can still be involved in libraries. I suppose I could volunteer…. But can I stand to not be in charge???
In recent years, it has been a rare semester that doesn’t bring me a fresh new intern to terrorize – whoops – mentor. I LOVE doing this. I love the idea of sharing the “mission from God” with the next generation of librarians. Several folks have urged me to look into teaching grad school classes. But – when I DO retire, I just don’t think I want to jump into another regular job – even a part-time one. The only reason I would leave the job I love, is so I can wake up and plan my own day or week, without pesky job obligations
My hubby and I spent 4 glorious weeks of vacation this summer, celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. If I thought retirement would be a series of such trips, I’d sign on the dotted line in a heartbeat. Alas! Were we to adopt such a wandering life style, we’d soon be broke and practicing our dumpster diving skills.
So my friends – got any ideas for me? I have to grow up someday. But I really don’t want to…..
